REPAIR MAINTENANCE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Mazda 3 (2003 release)

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Mazda
	3
		Operation and maintenance of car
		Engine
		Transmission
		Chassis
		Steering Gear
		Brakes
			Overview
			brake system
				Check and adjust the braking system
				Checking the brake fluid hydraulic drive braking system
				Removal of air from brake system
				Check the check valve vacuum hose (brake booster)
				Removal and installation of the vacuum hose (brake booster)
					Check the brake pedal
						Check the height of the brake pedal position
						Adjusting the height of the brake pedal position
						Check clearance of the brake pedal
						Adjustment of a backlash brake pedal
						Backlash check pedal-floor
						Checking the brake switch signal
				Removing and installing brake pedal
				Removal and installation of the main brake cylinder
				Check the fluid level sensor
				Removing and installing brake servo
				Check the brake servo
				Dismantling and assemblage of the master cylinder
				Removing and installing front brake disc
				Replacing the front brake pads
				Removing and installing rear disk brake
				Checking the parking brake system
				Removal, check and installation of the rear wheel speed sensor ABS
				Removal and installation of the hydraulic unit Anti-lock brake system
			Tables
		Onboard electric
		Body

Check clearance of the brake pedal

Depress several times to eliminate the vacuum in the system.

Remove the spring pin, make sure that the hole in the plug and in the same pedal, and reinstall the pin.

Gently depress the pedal by hand until resistance is felt and check the clearance.

Clearance pedal: 0-3 mm.